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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Jamie Foxx | ... | Nathaniel Ayers | |
| Robert Downey Jr. | ... | Steve Lopez | |
| Catherine Keener | ... | Mary Weston | |
| Tom Hollander | ... | Graham Claydon | |
| LisaGay Hamilton | ... | Jennifer Ayers (as Lisagay Hamilton) | |
| Nelsan Ellis | ... | David Carter | |
| Rachael Harris | ... | Leslie Bloom | |
| Stephen Root | ... | Curt Reynolds | |
| Lorraine Toussaint | ... | Flo Ayers | |
| Justin Martin | ... | Young Nathaniel | |
| Kokayi Ampah | ... | Bernie Carpenter | |
| Patrick Tatten | ... | Paul Jr. | |
| Susane Lee | ... | Marisa (as Susane E. Lee) | |
| Marcos De Silvas | ... | Mayor Villaraigosa | |
| Ilia Volok | ... | Harry Barnoff | |
In 2005, the only thing hurting Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez more than his face from a recent bike accident was his pressing need for story ideas. That is when he discovers Nathaniel Ayers, a mentally ill, homeless street musician who possesses extraordinary talent, even through his half-broken instruments. Inspired by his story, Lopez writes an acclaimed series of articles about Ayers and attempts to do more to help both him and the rest of the underclass of LA have a better life. However, Lopez's good intentions run headlong in the hard realities of the strength of Ayers' personal demons and the larger social injustices facing the homeless. Regardless, Lopez and Ayers must find a way to conquer their deepest anxieties and frustrations to hope for a brighter future for both of them. Written by Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com)
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Steve Lopez is a Los Angeles Times columnist in need of a decent story.One day he encounters,by chance, Nathaniel Ayers, a homeless schizophrenic street musician with an abundance of talent.Lopez writes a series of articles about Nathaniel and tries to help him, to improve his conditions of living and gives him a chance to showcase his talent however Nathaniel's disease has created demons that he can't ignore and Lopez sees most of his efforts frustrated...To be honest I was expecting a way better movie, I saw the trailer months ago and it got me excited, the movie seemed to have all the ingredients to be a success,plus two amazing actors, Robert Downey Jr as Lopez and Jammie Foxx as Nathaniel.However, I felt disappointed.Lopez struggle to reach to Nathaniel and his constant efforts to help him were interesting to watch but that is pretty much everything that happens in the movie.In the end almost everything looks the same as in the beginning and not much has happened.Sure, Lopez had a small yet positive impact on Nathaniel's life and he,himself, might have gained a little something from that relationship too but I was expecting a wider range of events so to speak...I'm not saying that he should have been cured by the end of the film, as much as Hollywood loves happy endings that would be unrealistic but I did expect something to happen...some kind of development that would make this story worth telling.It never came. Maybe this story(based on real events) just doesn't translate very well to the big screen.I think the film aspired to be great but felt short.On a more positive note, Jamie Foxx's performance was great and felt very authentic.
6/10